Thesis (M.Tech.: Homoeopathy)-Dept. of Homoeopathy, Durban Institute of Technology, 2004 xiv, 93 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm / The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of a water-based extraction of Hydrastis canadensis on the in vitro growth of Candida albicans and Escheria coli, to a control of distilled water in terms of the size of the zones of inhibition in the disc diffusion assay and turbidity of growth in the tube dilution method. These results were compared to the results obtained from similar experiments using an ethanol-based tinctures of Hydrastis canadensis.

Thesis (M.Tech.: Homoeopathy)-Dept. of Homoeopathy, Durban Institute of Technology, 2005 xxiii, 120 leaves ; 30 cm / This double-blind, placebo controlled study evaluated the effectiveness of Selenium sulphide 12X in the management of dandruff, as measured by a Visual Analogue Scale.

Thesis (M.Tech.: Homoeopathy)-Dept of Homoeopathy, Durban Institute of Technology, 2004 xiii, 238 leaves ; 30 cm / The aim of this comparative study was to determine the effects of the thirtieth centesimal (30CH) potency of the venom of Naja mossambica on healthy individuals with emphasis on the mental and dream symptoms produced by the drug, which were compared to those of Naja tripudians (an existing homoeopathic remedy) so that it may be prescribed according to the Law of Similars, as required by homoeopathic science.

Thesis (M.Tech.: Homoeopathy)-Dept of. Homoeopathy, Durban Institute of Technology,2004 xiv, 74 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm / The purpose of this double blind placebo-controlled study was to determine the efficacy of Natura Homoeopathic Laboratory’s Nasosinus (Hepar sulphuris calcareum D3, Nux vomica D3 and Pulsatilla pratensis D3) in the treatment of acute sinusitis, in terms of patients’ perception of response to treatment.

Thesis (M.Tech.: Homoeopathy)-Dept. of Homoeopathy, Durban Institute of Technology, 2004 xi, 91 leaves / The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of a water-based extraction of Echinacea purpura (E. purpura) on the in vitro growth of Candida albicans (C. albicans) and Escherichia coli (E. coli) to a control of distilled water in terms of the size of the zones of inhibition. It also sought to compare the results to those obtained from experiments using ethanol-based tinctures of Echinacea purpura

Thesis (M.Tech.: Homoeopathy)-Dept of. Homoeopathy, Durban Institute of Technology,2004 xiv, 74 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm / The purpose of this double blind placebo-controlled study was to determine the efficacy of Natura Homoeopathic Laboratory’s Nasosinus (Hepar sulphuris calcareum D3, Nux vomica D3 and Pulsatilla pratensis D3) in the treatment of acute sinusitis, in terms of patients’ perception of response to treatment.

Thesis(M.Tech.: Homoeopathy)-Dept of Homoeopathy, Durban Institute of Technology, 2005 xxiii, 96 leaves / The purpose of this double blind placebo controlled study was to evaluate the efficacy of homoeopathic simillimum in the treatment of job burnout in the human services field.

Thesis (M.Tech.: Homoeopathy)-Dept. of Homeopathy, Durban Institute of Technology, 2006 xvii, 168 leaves / It was my perception, after having worked in the Complementary and Alternative Medicines Industry, that the knowledge and understanding of homeopathy by retail providers, was poor. Considering that pharmacies also sold over-the- counter homeopathic medicine, I felt it would be of value to do an empirical study in order to obtain more accurate data on this topic.

Thesis (M.Tech.: Homoeopathy)-Dept. of Homoeopathy, Durban Institute of Technology, 2006 xx, 108 leaves / Tinea pedis, more commonly known as “Athlete’s foot”, is a common acute infection that occurs in warm, humid climates (Fitzpatrick, et al. 1992:98). Warmth, humidity, trauma and occlusion such as non-breathable footwear increase the susceptibility to infection (Prescott, et al. 1999:814). The infection can become chronic in people who are more susceptible such as patients who are immuno-suppressed or those who have Diabetes mellitus (al Hassan, et al. 2004: 1). The aim of this placebo-controlled double-blind study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a topical naturopathic complex comprising of Allium sativum mother tincture (Ø), Hydrastis canadensis (Ø), Apis mellifica (D3) and Urtica urens (D3) (in an aqueous cream base) in the treatment of Tinea pedis. The complex utilized in this study is regarded as naturopathic because the remedies comprising the complex were selected for the following reasons: •Allium sativum and Hydrastis canadensis, each utilized in mother tincture, were selected for their antifungal properties. •Apis mellifica and Urtica urens, each utilized in D3 potency were selected because their skin symptomotology most accurately matched the symptoms associated with “Athlete’s foot”.

Thesis (M.Tech.:Homoeopathy)-Dept. of Homoeopathy, Durban Institute of Technology, 2007 xvi, 197 leaves / The aim of this study was to evaluate the therapeutic potential of an indigenous South African substance and the traditional uses of that crude substance. The substance under evaluation was Erythrina lysistemon which was prepared homoeopathically to the thirtieth centesimal (30CH) potency.